Tesco and Diabetes UK urge 6.9m to check diabetes risk
Tesco partners with Diabetes UK as research shows 64% of UK adults have not checked their Type 2 diabetes risk, with 6.9 million people at increased risk.
Category : Health
Durham Council Advises Elderly to Wiggle Toes to Keep Warm Amid Freeze
Durham County Council advises elderly residents to wiggle their toes to stay warm as temperatures feel like -7C with an amber cold health alert in place.
Doctors Warn of Dangerous 'Honey Packet' Sex Trend Among US Students
Doctors warn US college students about dangerous 'honey packet' sex trend containing hidden erectile dysfunction drugs, posing risks of heart attacks and blood pressure spikes.
Avocados Could Reduce Heart Disease Risk by 16%, Says Cardiologist
Cardiologist says eating avocados twice weekly cuts heart disease risk by 16%, thanks to potassium, healthy fats, and plant sterols.
Woman Diagnosed Own Cancer After Doctors Said Itching Was Dry Skin
Woman self-diagnosed Hodgkin's lymphoma after doctors dismissed her itching as dry skin. She insisted on tests and was diagnosed stage 2-3.
UK Bans TikTok on Government Devices Over Security Risks
UK bans TikTok on government devices over security risks, citing potential Chinese data access. Ministers exempted on personal phones.
Third of UK Teenagers Who Vape Will Go on to Smoke, Study Warns
Research shows a third of UK teenagers who vape will start smoking, reversing decades of decline in youth smoking rates.
DWP Warns Hospital Stays Could Lead to Benefit Cuts This Winter
The DWP warns that failing to report a hospital stay could reduce or stop benefits such as Universal Credit, PIP and Attendance Allowance.
Jess Impiazzi Expecting First Child After Fertility Struggle
Jess Impiazzi is expecting a baby boy in May 2026 after IVF and lupus-related fertility struggles.
Trump’s Cognitive Test: Expert Says It’s Meant to Be Easy
An analysis of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Trump claims to have aced, showing the last five questions are simple for healthy people.
Shirley Ballas Hospitalised After Fall, Requires Brain Scan
Shirley Ballas was rushed to hospital after a fall, undergoing a brain scan. She later shared she was 'very lucky' to avoid serious injury.
Mortician says dying people's biggest regret is not spending enough time with loved ones
Mortician Victor M. Sweeney reveals the universal deathbed regret: not spending time with loved ones, echoing a palliative care nurse's observations.
Ditch the milk: Cornflour is secret to fluffier scrambled eggs
Swap milk for cornflour to make perfect scrambled eggs - creamy, fluffy, and foolproof every time.
TikTok Helps Chefs Rebuild Careers After Pandemic
Chefs like Thara Moise, Brandon Skier and Karen Rosenbloom use TikTok to leave restaurant work and build careers as private chefs and influencers.
Botched Cosmetic Surgeries: Horror Stories from Patients
From a Real Housewives star needing 24-hour surgery to save her breast to a Brazilian influencer left deformed after a face lift, these are the horror stories of cosmetic procedures gone wrong.
Nottingham Dad's Fall Led to Rare Brain Tumour Diagnosis
Nottingham dad Shane Crommer, 35, diagnosed with rare brain tumour after fall; supports new research centre.
Kimberley Nixon Opens Up About Postnatal OCD Ordeal
Welsh actress Kimberley Nixon discusses her battle with Postnatal OCD and the worst time of her life.
Actress's arm tattoo ends up under tongue after cancer surgery
Actress Harriet Trewhitt's arm tattoo now under her tongue after reconstructive surgery for tongue cancer. She says it's a good dating anecdote.
UK Cuts Contribution to Global Fund by £150m, Campaigners Warn of Preventable Deaths
UK cuts Global Fund pledge by £150m to £850m, sparking warnings of 255,000 preventable deaths and a setback in fighting Aids, TB and malaria.
Canadian Mother-of-Four Dies After Tummy Tuck in Turkey as Murder Investigation Begins
A Canadian mother of four died after a tummy tuck and breast lift in Turkey, sparking a murder probe. Police investigate possible drug use.
Man with Watermelon-Sized Hernia Forced to Rely on Benefits
A 61-year-old from Weymouth with a watermelon-sized hernia is forced to rely on benefits after being denied NHS surgery despite losing weight.
Coffee may worsen chronic pain, while oily fish eases it, study suggests
Polish study links coffee to higher pain and oily fish to lower pain in older adults; 2020 research warns coffee before breakfast harms blood sugar.
Lidl's £1 Meals: Healthy, Protein-Packed Dinners
Lidl launches Wellness Wednesdays with chef Miguel Barclay's £1 recipes. One meal, Chicken Kra Pow & Cauliflower Rice, packs 23.8g protein for under 300 calories.
South Korea's over-70 population surpasses those in 20s for first time
South Korea's over-70 population exceeds 20-somethings for first time amid rapidly ageing society and low birth rates.
Jesy Nelson demands newborn SMA screening in meeting with Wes Streeting
Jesy Nelson meets Health Secretary to push for NHS newborn SMA screening, sharing her twins' diagnosis and backing a £5 heel prick test campaign.
Antibody Signature Could Help Identify Long Covid Risk, Swiss Study Finds
Swiss researchers find low IgM and IgG3 antibodies predict long Covid risk when combined with age, asthma, and symptoms. Study published in Nature Communications.
How to keep potatoes fresh for three months without sprouting
Learn how to keep potatoes fresh for three months by parboiling and freezing them, preventing sprouting and waste.
Teacher says ignore 10.30am calls for better sleep
A teacher responds to insomnia advice suggesting a to-do list, saying he will ignore parent calls at 10.30am. Also: wildfire reflections, supper debates, and travel attire concerns.
Readers respond to no poo hair method
Two readers share their experiences with the 'no poo' method: one celebrates five years without shampoo, another found it left hair greasy but discovered alternative products.
Day in the Life of a NASA Behavioral Health Scientist
Dr Suzanne Bell, who leads NASA's Behavioral Health and Performance Lab, helps astronauts perform in high-stress environments. She wakes at 5am without an alarm.
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